This course, revised in 2022, will introduce you to the theory of music, providing you with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly.
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Fundamentals of Music Theory
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
Skills you will gain
- Scales
- Notation
- Harmony
- Rhythm
- Chords
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The University of Edinburgh
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Pitches, Scales, Modes and Chords
Keys, Minor Scales, Intervals and Clefs
Rhythm and Form
Harmony 1: Functional Harmony
Reviews
- 5 stars71.47%
- 4 stars17.85%
- 3 stars4.98%
- 2 stars3.23%
- 1 star2.45%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY
Its not as easy as it seems, it will give you a good challenge. After you finish this, you will be more confident about your music theory. Thank you University of Edinburgh! Thank you Coursera!
This was a great class, but some of the information could have been more comprehensive, and some of the questions on the tests did not match the information from the lectures.
A very challenging course, particularly in the last couple of weeks, but very rewarding. The instructors have produced an excellent set of video lessons, plus supporting materials.
I had no musical background and this was a challenging experience. I've learnt a lot in this course, I recommend it. I'm not giving it 5 stars because one of the weeks must be improved.
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